I have a special episode of the podcast this week. I’m sharing an interview I did on holistic dentistry inside the Hormone Healing Membership* with Dr. Kelly Blodgett. Dr. Blodgett is a native Oregonian who attended grade school through high school in Southwest Portland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon and completed his pre-doctoral sciences at Portland State University. Dr. Blodgett attended the OHSU School of Dentistry and graduated in June of 1999 where he earned the “Going the Extra Mile” award from his own classmates. Throughout his career, he’s become a recognized leader in minimally-invasive dentistry, dental lasers, computerized dental technology, and holistic care. He has been featured in numerous dental journals, on television, and in magazines for the innovative care he provides. He is truly a modern pioneer in progressive dental care. Dr. Blodgett and his wife, Julie, have been married since 1994 and have two beautiful daughters: Sara, born in 2002, and Megan, born in 2005. They reside in Southwest Portland, just up the hill from his high school alma mater, Wilson High School. The reason Dr. Blodgett’s work is so appealing to me is because of how he truly takes the word holistic to heart. He wants to know everything he can about a patient and take the whole person, their mental/emotional/physical health history, and how they feel into consideration when advising. Advising is the keyword here. He wants his patients to decide what is best and fully respects each and every decision. That’s not easy to find, even in functional medicine. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!*If you’re wondering what this membership is, it’s a special space on the internet for those that have gone through the Master Your Minerals course and want more support. It’s actually where I spend most of my time and is one of my favorite things I do. We have an online community in Circle, office hours twice a month, monthly meal plans, guest experts, regular lessons, and so much more! If you’re in the Master Your Minerals course, you can find more information about the membership and the link to sign up under the Welcome section of the course in a lesson titled “Looking For More Support?”.  Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral BalanceMineral Imbalance QuizFollow Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blodgettdentalcare/  Check out Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on fluoride: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/is-fluoride-the-answer-to-remineralizing-teeth/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on mouthwash: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/mouthwash-is-bad-for-you-4-better-alternatives/  Look at your Meridian Connections on Dr. Blodgett's website: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/connections/ Dr. Kelly Blodgett’s blog on gum disease: https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/how-to-tell-if-you-have-gum-disease-and-how-to-treat-it/